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DARPA Plans Deep Brain Dive To Understand PTSD, TBI

Bob Brewin | Nextgov | November 4, 2013

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched a program that aims to use shared, multi-disciplinary brain research data and analysis tools to -- among other things -- develop quantitative characterizations of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Read More »

Department Of Veterans Affairs Stripping Veterans Of Gun Rights

Ryan Keller | Examiner.com | February 22, 2013

The Department of Veterans Affairs has begun sending letters to certain veterans of the U.S. military informing them that they are being stripped of their right to own firearms without due process, said Constitutional attorney and executive director of the United States Justice Foundation, Michael Connelly, J.D. on Wednesday. Read More »

Department Of Veterans Affairs: "They Are Rearranging The Deck Chairs On A Sinking Ship"

James Dao | The Legal Examiner | September 27, 2012

Veterans Wait for Benefits as Claims Pile Up
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DOD Partners To Combat Brain Injury

Ellen Crown | NCO Journal | August 19, 2013

Experts from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs gathered Aug. 14 at the Military Health System Research Symposium to discuss the future of research on mental health and traumatic brain injury. Read More »

DOD, VA Collaborate To Serve Nation’s Veterans

Staff Writer | The Dolphin | December 5, 2013

The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs reaffirmed their commitment to serve and care for the nation’s military veterans in a joint message issued by Acting Undersecretary of Defense Jessica L. Wright and Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs for Benefits Allison A. Hickey. Read More »

DOD, VA Collaborate To Serve Nation’s Veterans

Staff Writer | U.S. Air Force | November 8, 2013

The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs reaffirmed their commitment to serve and care for the nation’s military veterans in a joint message issued by Acting Undersecretary of Defense Jessica L. Wright and Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs for Benefits Allison A. Hickey. Read More »

DoD, VA Establish Two Multi-Institutional Consortia To Research PTSD And TBI

Press Release | Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | August 10, 2013

In response to President Obama’s Executive Order, the [DoD and VA] highlighted today the establishment of two joint research consortia, at a combined investment of $107 million to research the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) over a five-year period. Read More »

DoD, VA Failing To Treat Military Sexual Trauma, Veterans Testify

Patricia Kime | Marine Corps Times | July 19, 2013

The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments are failing to provide adequate mental health services to troops and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder caused by sexual assault — a deficiency that contributes to lifelong struggles [...]. Read More »

Does The Military Have Enough Psychiatrists?

Clara Ritger | Defense One | April 10, 2014

Twelve consecutive years of war have turned soldiers into the subjects of an unintended experiment in the impact of prolonged conflict on the human psyche.  And the results are still out, according to Army Surgeon General Patricia Horoho, who testified Wednesday at a congressional hearing.

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Either Fix The Veterans Administration Or Stop Fighting Wars

Rob Hunter | KTAR | May 14, 2014

When this country sends soldiers to war, their health needs better be paid for upon their return. If the United States cannot meet those promises and obligations, it's certainly time to stop funding these endless wars. The United States soldiers should be thought of first. Not the wars.

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Experts To Discuss Latest Advances In Veterans' Mental Health Treatment At Congressional Briefing

Press Release | American Psychological Association (APA) | July 22, 2013

Traumatic brain injury, phantom limb pain, depression, ptsd, among topics... Read More »

Federal Government Taps Ancient Healing Methods To Treat Native American Soldiers

Jennifer Miller | The Christian Science Monitor | September 13, 2007

The veterans administration teams up with medicine men to use sweat lodges and talking circles to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder...

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Fidgeting May (or May Not) Be Good For You

By Kim Bellard | June 12, 2017

I swore I wasn't going to write about fidget spinners.  Just a toy, just be the latest fad -- the Rubik's cube of this generation, or perhaps the Pokémon Go of this year -- with no broader implications, for health care or anything else.  Yet here I am, writing about them after all. If you know any children, you already know what a fidget spinner is.  You may even have one yourself.  They seem to be everywhere lately, even in the hands of President Trump's youngest son as he exited Marine One recently. What that says about us is not quite clear...

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Fighting A War Against An Invisible Enemy, Soldiers Battle PTSD

Julie Gerstein | The Frisky | August 24, 2012

Desperation, depression — and an overwhelming feeling of desertion — are the dangerous components that have contributed to the rising tide of suicide and mental health problems in the military. Just this week it was announced that for the sixth year in a row, suicide among members of the armed forces is on the rise... Read More »

Finally Home, Traumatically Injured Vets Face New Lives As VA Faces Costs

Jessica Wilde | Kaiser Health News | October 17, 2013

Jerral Hancock wakes up every night in Lancaster, Calif., around 1 a.m. dreaming he is trapped in a burning tank. He opens his eyes, but he can't move, he can't get out of bed and he can't get a drink of water. Read More »